Alberta

Alberta, also known as Canada’s “energy province” is the most populous with over 3.9 million people as of January 1, 2013. It is considered to be a great place to work for it’s stable economy and innovative business spirit. It’s high standard of living, diverse communities and beautiful landscapes makes Alberta an ideal home.

On September 1, 1905, Alberta, named for Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, became a province of Canada with Edmonton as its capital city. The province of Alberta was created by joining the District of Alberta with parts of the districts of Athabasca, Assiniboia and Saskatchewan.

Learn more about Alberta by visiting Wikipedia
Learn about Alberta, Canada by visiting Wikipedia in your native language.

Moving and Living in Alberta

Declared to be the fifth most livable city in the world according to Economist magazine’s 2012 list released this August. There are three big reasons why immigrating to Alberta is a good thing. One, there is no provincial tax — a bonus for immigrants who might be shocked by all the taxes they pay in Canada. Two, the housing market is strong, but prices are not so out of reach. Lastly, and most important, job sectors seeking workers are immense. Alberta is just the right choice!

Immigration Policy
Trends show annual immigration to Alberta is steadily increasing: from welcoming close to 21,000 immigrants in 2007 to almost 31,000 in 2011. This has helped make Alberta a richer, more dynamic and more multi-faceted province. On the other hand, current labour market projections suggest that Alberta will continue to require an ever growing number of new workers to sustain the economy.

Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
The Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) is an economic immigration program operated by the Government of Alberta with the Government of Canada’s department of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). It supports Alberta’s economic growth by attracting and retaining work-ready immigrants to the province.

Life in Alberta (Edmonton: Fares & Passes)
Public transportation is an excellent option for saving money and reducing your environmental impact. Alberta’s public transport system is well developed in larger cities like Edmonton and Calgary and some smaller communities.

Wages
For those looking for the best shot at making a higher wage, Alberta may be the place to make it happen. Figures compiled by the agency between January 2012 and January 2013 show that Alberta recorded the highest average hourly wages in the nation in that time period- $27.86 per hour.

Business and Investment in Alberta

Why Alberta?
Alberta consistently has the highest investment per capita among provinces. In 2012, Alberta’s investment per capita was $25,348, more than double the Canadian average of $11,224 per capita. Alberta has the third largest petroleum reserves in the world and is expected to reach 3.1 million barrels per day by 2018 (ERCB forecast)

Employment
Job opportunities in your occupation in Alberta are boundless. In this regard, the Government of Alberta offers diverse and rewarding career opportunities for everyone – from individuals beginning their careers to those with lots of experience. Of course, important details about workplace rights and responsibilities, employment standards and work-related resources are further explained.

Visiting and Planning

Admiring Alberta
You have come to the right place! Here in Alberta, there are dozens of extreme escapes waiting for you. The province brings you adventures that will push you to the limit, and also more relaxed pursuits that you’re sure to enjoy. A variety of activities and must visited places are provided for your benefit.

Currency
The currency used is the Canadian Dollar (CAD), which is divided into 100 cents. One-dollar coins are also known as loonies (due to the picture of a loon, a type of bird, on the coin), and two-dollar coins as toonies. Banks and bureaux de change will change money and travelers cheques. Major credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs are plentiful. US Dollars are largely accepted, though due to fraud, larger notes might not be and change is usually given in Canadian dollars.